While applying for membership in CPABC after completing the requirements for the CPA Professional Education Program, the Candidate failed to disclose a previous academic infraction issued by the Chartered Professional Accountants Western School of Business. The Candidate represented that the omission was due to an oversight.
The Investigation Committee determined the candidate contravened the CPABC Code of Professional Conduct following Rules:
103 - False or misleading applications
201.1 - Maintenance of the good reputation of the profession
The Investigation Committee recommended the candidate:
- Accept a reprimand; and
- Pay expenses of $744.